Worksheet: Azar: Fundamentals of English Grammar, 3rd ed.

Chapter 13

Gerunds and Infinitives Test

Chapter Thirteen

Part One Directions: Look at the verbs in the box below. Write the correct verb in
the sentences. Use each verb only one time.
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enjoy need will offer agreed would like

love plan considered forgot stop

quit hate had hoped mind discuss

1. We ___considered__ visiting Hawaii for our vacation, but we changed our

mind.

2. Iva and Isis __need___ to talk to everyone they can about the secret project.

3. The Smiths ___enjoy__ spending time together. They always look happy when

they are riding their bicycles or watching television.

4. I don’t ___mind__ working hard. Hard work gives a person character.

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5. Could you please __stop___ staring at me! It is making me crazy!

6. My husband and I will __discuss___ adopting a baby. We have talked about it

a lot already, but we will keep talking about it.

7. The students __hah hoped___ to have a party at the end of the semester.

8. My mother __forgot___ to water my plants. Now they are all dead.

9. They __agreed___ to work together. They shook hands on the deal.

10. I __hate___ eating spinach. I would rather eat nothing at all!

11. Maria __would like___ to teach full-time, but she could only find a part-time

job.

12. Jose __quited___ smoking last week.

13. We __plan___ to go to the bank early in the morning. We cannot go in the

afternoon or in the evening because we must get the money immediately.

14. Ms. Kelly and her friend __love___ eating pizza! It is their favorite food.

15. The buyers __will offer___ to pay $200,000 for the house. They are not sure

if it will be accepted.

Part Two Directions: Look at the prepositions in the box below. Write the correct

preposition in the sentences. The words may be used more than once.

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of for in about like

at on to from

16. Carolina is afraid __of_ snakes.

17. I forgave Herman _for__ telling my secrets to other people.

18. We plan _on_ visiting the Grand Canyon next summer.

19. Maria apologized _for__ losing her temper.

20. The students are good _at__ speaking English!

21. The class is responsible _for__ copying down the teacher’s notes.

22. Do you believe __in_ unicorns?

23. My mother always insisted _on__ us wearing our seatbelts.

24. His assistance stopped a lady _from__ having an accident.

25. Did you ever dream _of__ visiting Paris in the spring?

26. Are they interested _in__ taking a dance class?

27. Susan thanked me _for__ helping her with her books.

28. I am so excited _about__ graduating with honors.

29. All of Ms. Kelly’s students are looking forward _to__ the final exam.

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30. The children are so tired _of__ staying indoors. It has been raining for over a

week.

31. I feel _like__ eating some homemade food. I am tired of fast food.

32. Are you nervous _about__ your final grade? You should not be nervous. You

are an intelligent student.

33. They often worry _about__ having enough money for their classes.

Part Three Directions: Mark A if the statement is correct. Mark B if the statement

is incorrect.

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34. It is interesting to driving cars. B > drive

35. Having loyal pets is important. A

36. It is very important for students to study for the final exam. A

37. I went to the supermarket in order buy some ice cream and milk. B > TO

BUY

38. Stan is too strong to lift the couch. It is light, and he can move it by himself. A

39. Shirley doesn’t have enough money to buy a Mercedez Benz. A

40. Tom isn’t tall enough to ride on the ferris wheel. You have to be four feet tall,

but he is only three feet ten inches tall. A

41. I haven’t gone swimming in over three weeks. A

42. Leslie hasn’t gone to shopping in over two months. B > GONE SHOPPING

43. Pattia enjoys to work in her garden. B > WORKING

44. Luis quit smoking last year. He looks very healthy. B > quited

45. I promised to visit Ireland as soon as I could. A

46. I forgot buying the bread for my family. A quên trong quá khứ forgot Ving

47. I can’t stand it when people try to cheat on their taxes. A try to: cố gắng try

ving: thử làm gì đó

48. I will begin working on the project immediately. B> begin to work

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49. Have you put off studying? You should start studying now! A

50. Did you enjoy taking this test? A